Tips on “How to deal with writer’s block”:

When writing anything, it is easy to be unsure of where to start. Coming up with ideas on the spot can be very difficult and one may feel that they cannot think of something at that moment. However, writing is all about following what your brain and heart agree upon. It is finding the unison between the thoughts in your mind and the words on paper. In any scenario in regards to writer’s block, an individual needs to start somewhere.

One of my biggest suggestions when it comes to your thoughts being blocked is just start writing. The words or concepts written on the paper do not need to make sense at that moment. Yet, it will give a person a place to start. After the words are written down, then one can go back and edit. Sitting at the computer or staring at a blank sheet of paper is doing no one any good. In order to get your creative juices flowing, a person needs to start writing. After an individual breaks open that barrier to all of their thoughts, then one can start to get into the flow of the piece. When a piece is first created, a person cannot expect it to be perfect. Most of the time things need to be worked out and rephrased. The editing process is where it matters, but one cannot edit when there is nothing on the page.

Another tip I have is being in the right headspace. When a person writes, being in the middle of a loud classroom or busy park is not the best route to go. Personally, I know when there are no distractions around and I can clearly hear the thoughts in my head is when I write best. Finding that safe space for a person is very important when they want to produce their best work. Being in that space can cause a person to have more focus while writing, can create a more positive mindset, and can even spark more ideas. When your mind focuses on one thing at a time, it tends to put all one’s effort into that task. Aside from being in the right headspace (environmentally) an individual should also have a positive mindset. When someone is angry or upset about something, they tend to solely focus on that. Due to this, it causes the writing to reflect the current thoughts in one’s head. So, make sure you are writing at a time when you are positive. Make sure that the writing put on paper is through the eyes of someone who is not affected by the events in life, reflecting them in a negative way. 

Taking a break from writing is another important factor when it comes to the writing process. Pushing an individual to start writing can be very helpful, for those who need the extra push. However, some people may need to stop focusing on the piece, in order to write something better later on. So, take the time to get a snack, talk to someone else, or just take a mental break. Sometimes the little pauses we take from the task at hand can be the most beneficial thing. Do not feel pressured to stare at the keyboard until the words start to come. Sometimes one needs to take matters into their own hands in order to finish the assignment.

A final point I want to make is that having writer’s block is normal. All writers, musicians, poets, and many more people go through it on a daily basis. However, an individual’s job is to not become consumed by the closed off mindset. One needs to find ways to open up their thoughts and allow the words to flow out. Each time may be different, based on what gets rid of the writer’s block, but in either case something needs to be done. Not being afraid to step up and take charge about writing is a key factor when it comes to writer’s block. Additionally, talking with others about writer’s block can even help the process. Listening to how other’s stopped their mental blocks and continued can help an individual find what works best for them too.

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